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Daniel Noboa announces historic investments for Guayas, criticizes predecessors

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Daniel Noboa announced historic investments for Guayas province, including the Fifth Bridge and social projects in Monte Sinaí.
  • Noboa criticized past administrations for mismanagement and pledged a government dedicated to solving problems.
  • The president highlighted social program achievements, including scholarships, aid, and productive credits, alongside infrastructure improvements.

During a solemn ceremony marking the 491st anniversary of Guayaquil's founding, President Daniel Noboa unveiled ambitious plans for Guayas province. He announced the construction of the Fifth Bridge, a mega-infrastructure project with an investment exceeding $1 billion, aimed at transforming provincial mobility and development. Additionally, Noboa confirmed the commencement of a new park in Monte Sinaí, intended to provide a recreational space for local families and foster social harmony.

This city has never been willing to give up; it learned to get up, to work, and to move forward even in the most difficult times.

— Daniel NoboaPresident Noboa highlighted Guayaquil's historical resilience during the city's anniversary ceremony.

Noboa's address also carried a strong political undertone. He criticized predecessors, accusing them of misusing Guayaquil's identity for personal gain and lacking the integrity to uphold the city's "warrior spirit." The president asserted that Guayaquil deserves a government that tackles issues decisively rather than merely managing problems, positioning his administration as a departure from previous ones.

The president detailed his administration's social and educational investments in Guayas. He reported the distribution of 135,000 scholarships and a $730 million investment in higher education. Social aid has reached $95 million in bonuses and assistance this year, supplemented by $12 million in productive credits for entrepreneurs. Noboa also noted the rehabilitation of 195 educational institutions, enhancements to the public health network, the provision of agricultural machinery, and housing programs for underserved populations.

Guayaquil deserves a government at the height of its people, a government that does not postpone decisions, that does not settle for managing problems, and that has the determination to solve them.

— Daniel NoboaThe president contrasted his administration's approach with that of previous governments.

Concluding his speech, Noboa reaffirmed his commitment to Guayaquil, promising continued support from the presidency to build the city's future. He emphasized that as long as he serves the nation, Guayaquil will have an ally in his administration.

If anything has taught me, it is that the people of Guayaquil have the strength to overcome any adversity.

— Daniel NoboaNoboa concluded by reaffirming his commitment to the city and its people.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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